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Suturing
Practice various suturing techniques using pigskin, including simple and straight lacerations, deep-layer closure, skin closures, and tying knots using hand and instrument ties. This course is geared toward beginners and those wishing to refresh their suturing skills.
Contact Hours: 5
Visit our website to learn more: http://www.bc.edu/content/bc/schools/son/ce.html
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Update in Respiratory Nursing
Join the Update in Nursing I course for this half-day review of respiratory nursing. Class covers the core competencies in Respiratory.
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Update in Neurology
Join the Update in Nursing I course for this half-day review of Neurology. Class covers the core competencies in Neurology.
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http://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/cson/academics/continuing-education/all-course-listings.html |
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Update in Cardiac Nursing
Join the Update in Nursing I course for this one-day cardiac nursing content review. Class covers the core competencies in cardiac nursing.
http://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/cson/academics/continuing-education/all-course-listings.html |
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Update in Antibiotics
Join the Update in Nursing I course for this half-day antibiotics content review. Class covers core competencies in antimicrobial therapy.
http://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/cson/academics/continuing-education/all-course-listings.html |
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Transitioning into a Career in Clinical Research
This course deals with the challenges related to managing change associated with career transition. Understand the clinical research field as well as your career strengths, career interests and values. In addition, focus on your uniqueness and its value to yourself and the market place.
Identify transferable skills and accomplishments that can be used in clinical research. Learn from clinical research experts how to market yourself and how to enter the clinical research arena. Pre/co-requis... |
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Suturing
Practice various suturing techniques using pigskin, including simple and straight lacerations, deep-layer closure, skin closures, and tying knots using hand and instrument ties. This course is geared toward beginners and those wishing to refresh their suturing skills.
Contact Hours: 5
Visit our website to learn more: http://www.bc.edu/content/bc/schools/son/ce.html |
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Neurological Emergencies
Education to Improve Diagnosis of Neurological Symptoms, Rapidly Identify Emergencies, and Optimize Outcomes
This special Harvard Medical School CME course provides updates, best practices, and new algorithms to diagnose neurological symptoms, quickly identify a neurological emergency, and take appropriate measures to optimize outcomes for high-risk patients.
NEW PRACTICES FOR THE WORKUP AND MANAGEMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL COMPLAINTS
Among the highest-rated Harvard Medical School CME courses,... |
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Workplace Violence Against Health Care Workers in the United States
Health care professionals work in a unique industry and routinely encounter highly personal and often intense situations that put them at risk of experiencing workplace violence. OSHA determined that serious workplace violence incidents were four times more common in health care from 2002 to 2013. It is crucial for all variations of physician practices, from small to large, to consider the impact of workplace violence and implement policies that reduce the risk of incidents occurring within th... |
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Blended Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks for the Emergency Physician
Objectives
Increase the participants knowledge and competence in performing regional nerve blocks
List the indications for performing ultrasound guided regional nerve blocks
Demonstrate imaging techniques for proper nerve identification and needle delivery of local anesthetics.
Cite the anatomic territories covered by specific regional nerve blocks
Incorporate tips that improve block success and enhance patient safety
List what documentation is required for coding and reimbursement
To... |
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Blended Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound
Objectives
Increase knowledge and skills to perform ultrasound examinations (specific exams based on specialty track selected).
Demonstrate appropriate scan techniques and protocols for performing ultrasound examinations.
Improve scanning skills and increase diagnostic confidence.
Perform examinations under supervised conditions to help fulfill credentialing and/or individual certification requirements
Topics
FAST exam
Focused Echo
Vascular Access
Procedures
GYN (Transabdominal)
G... |
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Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Registry Review Course
Objectives
Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret MSK ultrasound examinations.
Outline appropriate transducer selection, system optimization, and identify commonly seen artifacts associated with MSK ultrasound.
State scanning protocols for performing shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, knee, ankle, foot and hip ultrasound examinations.
Identify normal anatomy during musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging.
Recognize ultrasound characteristics of commonly seen pathol... |
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Introduction to Adult Echocardiography
Objectives
Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret Echocardiography examinations.
Demonstrate proper transducer manipulation and system optimization to produce diagnostic images (sonographer) and recognize potential imaging errors (Physician).
Demonstrate routine scan protocols to evaluate an adult patient using 2D/M-Mode/Color Flow & Doppler echocardiographic techniques.
Perform standard 2D, m-mode and Doppler measurements
Identify normal/abnormal charac... |
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Introduction to Abdominal and Primary Care Ultrasound
Objectives
Increase participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret abdominal ultrasound examinations.
Demonstrate proper transducer manipulation and system optimization to produce diagnostic images.
Perform scan protocols and routine measurements that are utilized during an abdominal ultrasound evaluation.
Identify normal/abnormal imaging characteristics of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys and abdominal vasculature.
Cite Doppler/color physics principles and ... |
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Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Duplex/Color Flow Imaging
Objectives
Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret upper and lower Peripheral Vascular ultrasound examinations.
Apply knowledge of the anatomy/physiology of the upper and lower extremity venous and arterial systems into the venous and arterial duplex and physiologic testing examinations.
Cite Doppler/color physics and be able to (sonographers) apply these principles to optimize system controls and/or (physicians) utilize this information for recognizing tec... |
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ACLS Prep Academy
Designed for Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Physicians, Nurses, anyone who is taking ACLS and requires deeper understanding in preparation for the ACLS written examination.
Sponsored by Sedation Consult and co-sponsored by Saint Louis University Center for Advanced Dental Education
Created and presented by Saint Louis Dentist Allan Schwartz, DDS, CRNA
3 hours of online study
Best when paired with EKG for Dentists at a special price and 5 CEUs
This ... |
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What is Sepsis?
There are currently multiple definitions of sepsis in use, and each continues to drive certain aspects of research, quality, and improvement. This course covers the evolving definitions of sepsis, and the controversies therein, to aid providers in understanding the diagnosis, coding, and regulatory aspects of sepsis.
At the conclusion of the activity, attendees will be able to:
Define the symptoms of sepsis.
Discover the evolution from Sepsis 1 through the release of Sepsis 3.
Describe ... |
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DSM-5 and ICD-10: Uses, Challenges, and Documentation
Explore DSM-5 Coding issues, uses and misuses in the world of ICD-10. Dr. Peck will define the clinical dilemmas in the use of DSM-5 or ICD-10 and the important changes Psychologists need to know in certain clinical diagnoses.
Examine clinical documentation improvement efforts in transitioning to ICD-10. MHMD Memorial Hermann’s journey to improve documentation and coding.
At the conclusion of the activity, attendees will be able to:
Explain the correlation of DSM-5 and ICD coding as... |
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Physician Leadership Development and Challenges
Physician leaders are essential to improving the safety, efficiency, and accessibility of health care. Where do you find such a leader and what are the keys for success? This session advises on the selection, development, support, challenges, and accountability of successful physician leaders.
Now is the time to gain an in-depth understanding of what is required to be a successful practitioner under the ACA. Protect your practice and improve the health of both your patients and community i... |
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Leveraging Physician Engagement
Discover what motivates physicians and health care professionals to work together to create an improved patient experience. Physician engagement seeks to reduce suffering for patients and improve upon safety and quality measures. This session discusses the importance of culture and communication in driving physician engagement, and how to measure success.
Now is the time to gain an in-depth understanding of what is required to be a successful practitioner under the ACA.
Protect your pr... |
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The Expanding Role of the Physician Advisor and Utilization Management
As the landscape and focus on health care changes, key players will emerge as important factors in securing safer, more effective practices in the realm of quality and patient safety. In support of our alliance with the American College of Physician Advisors and in conjunction with the Physician Advisor sub-specialty of the HCQM Certification, this activity explores the importance and roles of the Physician Advisor in our remodeled culture.
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Evolving Practices in Patient Health & Safety
Learn about two initiatives that seek to improve patient health and safety by targeting practitioners. Huddle for Care is an online environment that brings health care professionals together to collaborate on transitional care. Psychological assessment is then discussed as it pertains to predicting outcomes and how this can contribute to safety for both the practitioners and the patients.
Now is the time to gain an in-depth understanding of what is required to be a successful practitioner ... |
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“In the Crosshairs”: US Healthcare in the Era of ACA
Health care today expands beyond treating the patient. Practitioners, health plans, patients, and administrators are all seeking ways to measure care, find the value, and improve upon outcomes. This activity features dynamic content from the leaders of this transformative era, giving you the information you need to provide the best care possible to our population. Now is the time to gain an in-depth understanding of what is required to be a successful practitioner under the ACA.
Protect yo... |
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ICD-10 & Accountable Care- Financial and Legal Implications
Address the new financial and legal implications introduced by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and ICD-10. Expand your understanding of the legal responsibilities faced by ACOs working with CMS data, discover tools for ACO success, evaluate the financial implications of the ACA, review ICD-10, and recognize the importance of documentation
Now is the time to gain an in-depth understanding of what is required to be a successful practitioner under the ACA. Protect your practice and improve the ... |
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Dosage Calculation Review (CE)
Program Summary:
Test yourself, brush up, or just do this review course for fun! Dosage Calculation Review is designed to help nursing professionals enhance their dosage calculation skills. This two-credit course covers the calculation of oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intravenous medications for both pediatric and adult populations. Mathematical skills will be reviewed and interactive practice problems will be included after each module to reinforce the math skills needed to correctl... |
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Behavioral and Psychiatric Emergencies
The following course will begin by identifying definitions related to behavioral and psychiatric conditions. After that, the basic epidemiology of behavioral and psychiatric disorders will be listed. Next, the psychopathology of mental health disorders will be presented. This will be followed by a description of the main types of behavioral and psychiatric conditions. After that, essential elements of the assessment and management of patients suffering from mental health emergencies will be id... |
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Allergy and Anaphylaxis
The following course will present allergy and anaphylaxis from pathophysiology to treatment. First, the immune system will be described with emphasis placed on how an immune system response can develop into an allergic or anaphylactic reaction. Next, the pathophysiology of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis will briefly be covered. This will be followed by a brief review of the pharmacotherapy available for allergy and anaphylaxis. The course will conclude with a presentation of several case s... |
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Airway 1 - Basic Anatomy and Assessment
The following course will begin by describing the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system. Next, the different forms of airway obstruction will be detailed. After that, essential elements of the assessment of a patient with airway compromise will be identified. The course will conclude with a presentation of a case study that will demonstrate how increasing your knowledge of basic airway anatomy and assessment can help you provide even more effective care to your patients. |
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MyCred Presentation Portfolios for Healthcare Professionals
MyCred Portfolios are electronic credential and achievement presentation portfolios designed to store and present an individual’s educational, professional, and experiential accomplishments.
MyCred Portfolios serve to educate, influence, and inspire an individual’s viewing audience leading to stronger professional relationships and positive outcomes.
MyCred Portfolios offer the flexibility, scalability, and portability to support an individual throughout their continuum of education ... |
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